The Wolves are the defending Region 8 Champions and finished 2nd at the State Tournament last year. This years team isn’t quite as dominant as last years but a return trip to the State Tournament for the Wolves wouldn’t shock anyone.

#4 Mandaree

vs.

#5 Trenton

Mandaree claimed a 64-63 win over Trenton in early December. That score is a little misleading, Trenton is extremely young as has progressed over the course of the year with recent a recent win over #1 seed from District 16 Powers Lake and a 1 point loss to #2 seed New Town as prime evidence. The Trenton Tigers are the favorite in this first round matchup.

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#2 New Town

vs.

#7 White Sheild

New Town is probably the most talented team in Region 8 when they are at full strength, which was rarely the case this season. The sophomore duo of Marveen Ross and Tyleigh Brady presents a very difficult matchup for anyone in the region. The Eagles could easily find themselves with a Region 8 Championship, they are that good.

Tyleigh Brady (Photo by Ian Grande)

Stanley vs. New Town (Photo by Ian Grande)

Stanley vs. New Town (Photo by Ian Grande)

Stanley vs. New Town (Photo by Ian Grande)

#3 Parshall

vs.

#6 North Shore

The Parshall Braves are a bit of a wildcard in the District 15 Tournament. They have a similar team makeup to #2 New Town with Senior Lexis Tveter and Junior Sidney Hall giving the Braves an advantage over most teams at the guard position. A likely semifinal matchup between the Braves and New Town Eagles will be really interesting to watch. The Eagles won the only meeting 66-63 a couple of weeks ago.

Prediction (Feel free to leave your own prediction in the comments on Facebook or on the website):

Championship:

#2 New Town over #1 Watford City

Qualifier #1

#3 Parshall over #4 Mandaree

Qualifier #2

#5 Trenton over #6 North Shore

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